A Fluor-led joint venture leading a delayed $90-million Dept. of Energy project at the Savannah River site in Aiken, S.C., filed a response in federal court this month to a lawsuit filed against it by Baker Concrete Construction. In the response, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) argued that subcontractor Baker Concrete failed to meet its contractual responsibilities on the Waste Solidification Building project, and is not due any relief. Baker filed suit against SRNS in June, claiming the construction manager was responsible for design-related delays on the project. Baker is seeking damages of nearly $20 million. Lawyers representing SRNS also claim Baker did not follow the contract’s requirements for change-order requests and failed to meet its completion deadlines. Baker's contract called for the project to be completed by June 20, 2012. The project is still under construction. SRNS is seeking relief from the court, including dismissal of Baker's claims.